FIREFIGHTER GUILTY OF MISDEMEANOR BATTERY

A San Diego firefighter has been convicted of misdemeanor battery after allegations of sexual misconduct last July at the Albertson’s grocery store in Tierrasanta.

Philip Allan, a nine-year veteran, was found guilty of a single count by a jury. His victim was an unidentified woman working at the market.

Allan, who was investigated on suspicion of sexual misconduct and placed on administrative duty as a result of the July 19 incident, plans to appeal, defense attorney Domenic Lombardo said.

“He is holding up despite the conviction,” Lombardo said. “He does enjoy the continuing support of his family, his friends and his colleagues.”

U-T Watchdog reported the investigation in early September. Investigators withheld specifics of the case in advance of the trial, although the complaint involved unwelcome contact between Allan, who was on duty at the time, and the female employee.

According to the criminal complaint, Allan “did willfully and unlawfully use force and violence upon the person of Jane Doe.”

Allan, 32, typically worked out of the Linda Vista firehouse, but was on temporary assignment with the Tierrasanta station at the time of allegations.

Upon his conviction, Allan was placed on three years of unsupervised probation and fined $645. He also received 30 days work furlough, five days public work service and was ordered to stay away from the victim.